John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 332
The John Deere 332 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1992 as part of the 300 Series. Known as the "diesel 318" for its similarity to the gasoline-powered 318 model, it features a 16 hp Yanmar 658cc 3-cylinder diesel engine, power steering, dual hydraulics, and individual left/right brakes. It has a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and is built with two-wheel drive and differential mechanical brakes. The tractor supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and tillers, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.
Power16 hp
Founded38/46/50" deck
Model332
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 332
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Yanmar 3TN66UJ |
| Power | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3425 |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.60x2.62 inches (66 x 67 mm) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Displacement | 658 cc (40.2 ci) |
| Configuration | liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 3.0 qts (2.8 L) |
| Compression ratio | 22.4:1 |
Variants
| 318 | air-cooled gas |
|---|---|
| 322 | liquid-cooled gas |
| 332 | diesel |
Capacities
| Fuel | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 342 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Front valves | 2 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 300 Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Description | The John Deere 332 has been referred to as the "diesel 318" due to the 332's similarity to the popular gasoline-powered model. The 332 used the same engine as the model 330 it replaced, but added several features including power steering, dual hydraulics, and individual left/right brakes. |
| Years produced | 1987 - 1992 |
Attachments
| Blade | 54" John Deere 0611M front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 12 inches lift (30 cm), 3.5 inches cut (8 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle hydraulic-angle (Optional) |
|---|---|
| Tiller | Two tillers available: 48-inch shaft drive (requires optional 2000 RPM rear PTO), 30-inch hydraulic tiller (optional extension to 42 inch) operating off separate hydraulic pump belt-driven in place of mower deck |
| Snowblower | 46" John Deere 49 0603M single-stage front-mount hydraulic-lift 200 lbs (90 kg), 47" John Deere 47 2752M dual-stage front-mount hydraulic-lift 400 lbs (181 kg) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.7 inches (126 cm), 2-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Weight: 100 lbs (45 kg) |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 5 inch (3 to 12 cm), Weight: 116 lbs (52 kg) |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | 50 inches (127 cm), Total width: 68 inches (172 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), Weight: 186 lbs (84 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90 |
| Oil type | Hy-Gard |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 qts (6.2 L) |
| Oil change interval | 200 h |
Tractor hitch
| Control | directional control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 (Optional) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 640 lbs (290 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1987 | 420001 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 475001 |
| 1989 | 595001 |
| 1990 | 010001 |
| 1991 | 100001 |
| 1992 | 110001 |
| Final | 120000 |
| Location | Serial number plate below the 332's dashboard console. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 43.3 inches (109 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Length | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| Weight | 900 lbs (408 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.5-12 |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 30.5/32.8 inches (77/83 cm) |
| Front tread | 32 inches (81 cm) |
| Max rear axle | 1200 lbs (544 kg) |
| Max front axle | 790 lbs (358 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent (Optional) |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Rear PTO Clutch | electric |
| Front PTO Clutch | electric |